The Honourable Russell MacKay

Class of 1981-1982

Visitors to Russ MacKay's judicial chambers in Chilliwack were instantly treated to his famous sense of humour, as they walked across a doormat at the entrance to his office which read "Come Back with a Warrant!" Russ was always a practitioner of what is known in 12-Step circles as "Rule 62" (never take yourself too seriously). He took his commitment to his family, his obligation to help others and his duties as a Provincial Court judge seriously, but never himself. For Russ MacKay life was meant to be enjoyed, not endured…

For more, read Profile of Russ MacKay from The Advocate, 74, 2016.


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